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Pa. Groundhog ‘Predicts’ 6 More Weeks Of Winter [VIDEO]
Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has emerged from his lair and saw his shadow, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.
Flags To Be Lowered To Honor Fallen NJ Marine
Gov. Chris Christie has ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor a fallen Marine corporal.
Group Gives NJ Low Marks For Teacher Standards
New Jersey’s report card from a group that seeks to improve standards for the nation’s teachers is dismal: D-plus, 36th in the U.S. and making less progress than most states.
Christie Wants Gay Marriage on the Ballot [VIDEO]
Governor Chris Christie says he will veto a gay marriage bill if it reaches his desk, but he supports putting the issue on the ballot.
Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ Leads Oscars With 11 Nominations
Martin Scorsese’s Paris adventure “Hugo” leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
Officials: Dead Whale Washes Ashore in South Jersey
Authorities say a dead whale has washed ashore on a southern New Jersey beach.
Paterno Funeral Scheduled For Wednesday [VIDEO]
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno will be buried Wednesday, and his family has scheduled three days of public memorial events this week.
NJ May Pick Up Burial Tab for Line-of-Duty Deaths
Funeral expenses for police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first-responders killed in the line of duty may soon be covered by the state.
Etta James Dies In California [VIDEO]
Etta James’ manager says the singer has died in California at age 73.
Prez Race: Perry Quits Race, Santorum Wins Iowa Recount [VIDEO]
It’s a busy day in the race for President on the Republican side as Rick Perry drops out of the race to endorse Newt Gingrich and a recount determines Rick Santorum received the most votes in the Iowa caucus.
Parents: Disabled NJ Girl Was Denied Transplant
The parents of a 3-year-old New Jersey girl say she’s being denied a kidney transplant because of her mental disabilities, but experts caution the situation may be much more complex.
Funeral to be Held for NJ Fisherman
Family and friends on Tuesday will remember a commercial fisherman who died when his boat capsized off New Jersey.